Description
Make a bold statement in your high-tech aquarium with Rotala macrandra, often considered the ultimate jewel of red stem plants. Originating from Asia, this extraordinarily beautiful species develops large, wavy leaves in shades ranging from deep ruby to vivid magenta. Growing 20 to 30+ cm tall, it creates a breathtaking focal point when planted in groups near the background or midground of your layout.
Delivered in a Dennerle Plant-It! In-Vitro tissue culture cup, this plant is lab-grown under sterile conditions to ensure it is 100% free of snails, pest algae, pathogens, and pesticides. Because it is pre-adapted to submerged growth in nutrient media, it bypasses the difficult adaptation phase, allowing it to take root and grow smoothly from day one.
Key Benefits
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Unmatched Red Coloration: Delivers stunning, intense crimson hues that provide dramatic contrast against green background plants.
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Compact & Branching Habit: Highly branched lab culture cups provide multiple healthy stems to form dense, striking plant groups.
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100% Sterile & Safe: Cultivated in tissue culture to guarantee zero pest introductions—completely safe for sensitive shrimp and fish.
Quick Care Specs
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Plant Type: Stem
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Origin: Asia
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Growth Rate: Medium
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Height: 20 – 30+ cm
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Light Demand: High
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CO2 Demand: High
Pro Tips for Best Growth & Color
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Water & Light: Requires high-intensity lighting, CO2 injection, and soft, slightly acidic water to thrive and develop its full red potential.
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Nutrient Rich: Ensure adequate micronutrient dosing (especially iron) in the water column to maintain deep coloration.
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Planting Space: Plant individual stems with a few centimeters of space between them so light can comfortably reach the lower leaves.
How to Plant & Prepare
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Remove the plant from the tissue culture cup and gently rinse off the nutrient gel under cool tap water.
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Separate the dense mass into individual stems or small stem pairs using sharp aquarium scissors.
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Plant the stems individually into fine aquasoil using fine-tipped planting tweezers.
